Politics

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Moments to Cherish!

It's not often that daddy gets the love and attention when you have young boys. They seem to love momma for awhile, which according Freud, is normal. I will have my day with them but until then, there are those moments to cherish which come from time to time. Mommy will understand those rare moments when I get to experience having "daddy's little girl". I have so much to be grateful for and I love my boys (and my Princessa too). I am so grateful for my family. When all is said and done, they are all that matters. So, I hope you will enjoy these pictures as much as I do.

I Love.....

Can't help but share the cuteness!  You may want to pause the music at the bottom of the page to hear these little voices!

A Touch of Yellow, A Grateful Wife!

I was motivated to get up on Thursday morning and accomplish "beyond the ordinary" tasks.  Clinicals on Tuesday and Wednesday leave me drained, but as I layed in bed Thursday morning, knowing that Connor was off and Aiden was ready to get up (evidenced by "Mommy, I'm hungry and thirsty" in my ear), my mind drew to unfinished tasks, and I knew I could accomplish much with Steve still sleeping!  So, into the kitchen I went with a container of yellow paint that was torturous to open and a paint brush that was dripping with paint.  I placed the tape along the counter tops and was trying so hard to cut in, thinking "Oh my gosh, this is going to take 5 coats of paint!"  When Steve woke, half of the first wall had been cut in once, he watched for a few minutes and asked how well I mixed the paint.  I reassured him that it was the best I could do!  I told him that I had to get a shower and go upstairs to meet with my Visiting Teacher, BUT I WOULD FINISH LATER, he had to study for an upcoming exam.  When I came downstairs 2 hours later, the entire kitchen was done, top to bottom with several coats of beautiful yellow paint.  
Needless to say, I am so grateful for my wonderful husband.  He's always stepping up lately to give me a little bit of a break.  Hey, by the weeks end, the laundry was done--just waiting for me to fold it--but it was done, and I was happy!  He's my "handsome boy" and I am his "Princessa", what more can I say!!! (I love when he calls me that :) )

I guess we can't forget to update the BELLY!!!  My goodness, I am BIG!  I am 27 weeks along right now, and I have people looking at me in disbelief when I tell them I am due In January.  I had a woman follow her look of disbelief the other day (at the hospital) with, "How big are your babies?"  Yes, they may be big considering standards 25 years ago, but they are just about the perfect size for the modern medicine standards today!  It's ME...I'm the BIG one.  I guess we'll let Lydia make her way first and then determine exactly who got big through this pregnancy!

It looks like she should come any day now though!!!

Future Philadelphia Temple Site

Well, I know it says something about McDonald's, but this is actually the future site of the Philadelphia Temple. We will all have to use our imagination at this point because the design is not yet finished. It is exciting for us living here in the Philadelphia area to be getting a temple so close, reducing our 3+ hour drive down to about 45 minutes. Seeing as though it may take 4 or more years for completion, we may not even be around when the doors open, but the thought of it finally happening is awesome. Pennsylvania is one of the last states in the United States to get a temple. However, the city of Philadelphia is one of the fastest growing areas of membership in the church which may be why the time has finally come. I love going to the temple and wish I could be there more often. I wish everyone could enjoy the peace and beauty of what is within those walls. For more information on the purpose of temples go to the LDS Church website or visit my other blog.

It's Been Awhile...

It's been awhile since I last posted. Things have been super busy as has been the case for many others as well, I'm sure. The things needing done associated with our move are still on the to do list as I try and squeeze them in with the school work as well. Crystal and I are already 1/4 of the way through another semester. I managed to forget to attend a required observation experience in an operating room and received a clinical warning for it. I was told I will be able to make it up and the warning will be dropped, but it's just an example of how at times I feel like I am running around with my head cut off. Crystal is much more organized as usual which is even more impressive considering the fact that she is over 26 weeks pregnant now. We are so excited for our little Lydia though! I recently did some clothes shopping for our first little princess and found some sweet deals at Kohl's at 90% off. I couldn't help myself. It is apparent now that every married woman in our family is now pregnant due at some point next year. Congratulations to all of you (Sharon, Sunny, Sara). Tana, your time will come and it will be so exciting. We are looking forward to a possible marriage announcement sometime soon from what I hear. It was wonderful this last weekend to take somewhat of a break and listen to the church leaders during General Conference. I always feel a little recharged afterwards. For more information on that click here! It was even more exciting to hear that Philadelphia is getting a Temple (click for news article). Well, I hope all is well with everyone, but if not, the clouds will clear at some point to a brilliant new morning; even if it is in the next life, that day will come! I have doubted at times myself, but deep inside me the spirit tells me it is so. The Lord wishes to bless us and make us happy. All of these things will give us experience.

Happy Birthday Mom!

(Before reading...look at the post below for Connor's first Day of Kindergarten!)

Well here we go--it's a 21 week photo of the belly...getting big huh?!

And a close up!

Happy Birthday to Mom! I love Aiden's smile...I wish he would do that when we have his picture done professionally! And Connor...he cried earlier in the day because no one was coming to Mommy's Birthday party...my boys sure do take care of me! You can't walk away from this picture without noticing that the boys chose my favorite cake...Buzz Lightyear! I am most definitely a Mother of BOYS! But, did you happen to notice the pink plate to the left and the GIRL scrapbooking stickers to the right? Yep...IT'S A GIRL!!! We are thrilled to finally have a girl after three beautiful boys! Steve is already head over heels for her and I am planning all of the matching dresses we will wear...it will be funny!

I blew them all out...yes all 28...in one try. Steve picked up the candles that day thinking, "Yep, we need a box of candles!" When it came time to put them on, I said, "We are actually four short...one box doesn't cut it anymore!" The poor guy was just so busy all day that his brain was on auto...hang pictures, take boys to the store for a Birthday present, get cake, get candles! He needed me there to say, "Get two boxes...I'm getting OLD!"

I surely am blessed with such a good family to take care of me on my special day. Connor and Aiden chose this pretty turquoise necklace for me...I LOVE IT! It reminds me of NM....a taste of my YOUTH! :) I can't believe I have been away for 7 years now!